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RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL STAFF AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS:
SAFETY AND INJURY PREVENTION: FIRE SAFETY

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Manitoban Farm and Fire Safety Education Kit KitLesson ideas
Gr 1 - 4
Office of the Fire Commissioner English/French

Available at:
Contact:
Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner

This program introduces students to key fire hazards in the home. It encourages children along with their parents/guardians to conduct an inspection of their home.

 

Manitoban Fire Safety, How Not to Burn Video/DVDSpeaker/Workshop
Gr K - 6
Khartum Shrine English/French

Available at:
Contact:
Lorne Gregorash lsgreg@mts.net

Speak to children about fire safety, how to put out a fire if your clothing catches on fire.

 

Manitoban Home Safety Safari Education Kit KitLesson ideas
Gr 1 - 4
Office of the Fire Commissioner English/French

Available at:
Contact:
Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner

Children will learn specific strategies for safety in three areas: around farm machinery, in a chemical storage shed, and in grain storage.

 

Manitoban Hot Water Burns Like Fire PDF/Direct print accessGuide/Manual/Workbook
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority English

 

 

Manitoban Matches and Lighters Safety Kit KitLesson ideas
Gr K
Office of the Fire Commissioner English/French

Available at:
Contact:
Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner

Teaches matches and lighters safety for preschoolers and kindergarten students.

 

Manitoban Scalds PDF/Direct print accessInformation sheet
IMPACT English

 

 

Manitoban Staying Alive Activity/GameWebsite
Gr K - 8
Staying Alive Inc. English/French

This website has information on fire safety. It also has a computer game for children to learn lifesaving strategies in case of a fire.

 

Canadian Be careful with lighters and matches PDF/Direct print accessInformation sheet
Health Canada English/French

 

 

Canadian Burning Candles Can Be Dangerous PDF/Direct print accessInformation sheet
Health Canada English/French

 

 

Canadian Fire Activity/GamePDF/Direct print accessLesson ideas
Government of Canada English/French

Games and activities on fire.

 

Canadian Frequently Asked Questions about hot tap water PDF/Direct print accessInformation sheet
Safekids Canada English/French

Frequently asked questions about hot tap water.

 

Canadian Hot Water Temperature Testing Card Activity/GameLesson ideas
Safekids Canada English/French

Hot water temperature testing card.

 

Canadian How to Protect your Child from Scalds and Burns PDF/Direct print accessInformation sheet
Safekids Canada English/French

Information about how to protect your child from scalds and burns.

 

Canadian Injuries and First Nations People: Fire and Burn Injuries PDF/Direct print accessGuide/Manual/Workbook
IMPACT, Injury Prevention Centre of Children's Hospital English

Describes the fire and burn problem in First Nations populations, describes what individuals and communities can do to address this problem.

 

Canadian Learn Not to Burn Guide/Manual/Workbook
Gr 1 - 3
National Fire Protection Association English

This resource book includes songs, stories, puppets, games and other activities to teach fire safety behaviours.

 

Canadian Scalds & Burns Tips PDF/Direct print accessInformation sheet
Safekids Canada English/French

Tips on scalds and burns.

 

Canadian Stop Cooking Fires BEFORE they Happen PDF/Direct print accessInformation sheet
Health Canada English/French

 

 

Canadian Utility lighters are dangerous in the hands of children! PDF/Direct print accessGuide/Manual/Workbook
Health Canada English/French

 

 

  Arthur's Fire Drill Book
By Marc Tolon Brown English

Available at:
Winnipeg Public Library (borrow)
Local or online bookstores

When D.W.'s teacher announces that they will have a fire drill, D.W. is afraid the school is going to burn down!

 

  Clifford the Firehouse Dog Book
By Norman Bridwell English

Available at:
Winnipeg Public Library (borrow)
Local or online bookstores

Emily Elizabeth and Clifford pay a visit to Clifford's brother Nero, a fire rescue dog. While learning about fire safety, Clifford unexpectedly helps out on a fire and rescues people from a burning building.

 

  Crawl Low Under Smoke Book
Gr K - 4
By Lucia Raatma English

Available at:
Winnipeg Public Library (borrow)
Local or online bookstores

Explains how to leave a building safely during a fire, emphasizing staying low to avoid smoke and using alternate ways out.

 

  Fire Safety Book
Gr K - 4
By Nancy Loewan English

Available at:
Winnipeg Public Library (borrow)
Local or online bookstores

This book has fun illustrations and goes over all the basic fire safety rules that can be practiced with your family.

 

  No Dragon for Tea: Fire Safety for Kids Book
Gr K - 4
By Jean Pendziwol English

Available at:
Winnipeg Public Library (borrow)
Local or online bookstores

When a young girl meets a dragon at the beach, she invites him to tea. While they are enjoying a scrumptious meal, the dragon sneezes a fiery sneeze, and flames shoot up from the tablecloth and curtains. The child's new friend panics and tries to hide, but she keeps her cool and helps to get him and her family out of the house safely.

 

  Safety Around Fire Book
Gr K - 4
By Lucia Raatma English

Available at:
Winnipeg Public Library (borrow)
Local or online bookstores

Describes different sources of fire and how to stay safe around fires both indoors and outside.

 

  Smoke Alarms Book
Gr K - 4
By Lucia Raatma English

Available at:
Winnipeg Public Library (borrow)
Local or online bookstores

Discusses the importance of having smoke detectors in the home, the different kinds of detectors and how they work, and what to do when they sound.

 

  Stop, Drop, and Roll Book
Gr K - 4
By Lucia Raatma English

Available at:
Winnipeg Public Library (borrow)
Local or online bookstores

 

 

 

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